Boar ninja........Well I do know the reasons for sticking a hog after you catch it but was just making a point. I've stuck my share when the dogs get unusual and catch and I don't have a tie rope because I wasn't planing on catching just shooting. I've ocasionally had the idea of getting a small dog like a JRT or smaller sized jag........ something that does'nt eat much. Something that would catch and ofcourse then the curs would join in. I'm like you I dont like wasting meat and If I could catch a few to bring out alive would bring my numbers up and have to clean less hogs. My strategy would be walk up if its a toothy boar shoot it and if not catch it.
Walyon
I have to say, I am glad I have a place or two to go every now and then that will only allow me to shoot the hogs. I would probably never shoot them otherwise. I really enjoy slipping in on a hog bayed with one or two dogs and waiting for a clean shot. I like not having to worry about cut dogs so much and overheating catch dogs and such. The only pressure I ever feel on those hunts is spoiling meat or flys blowing but that's only if it gets hot. In the winter it's just gut and go.
